First published: Mon Oct 28 2024(Updated: )
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iPadOS | <18.1 | |
Apple iPhone OS | <18.1 | |
Apple tvOS | <18.1 | |
Apple visionOS | <2.1 |
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CVE-2024-44277 has been classified as a significant security vulnerability due to the potential for system termination and kernel memory corruption.
The vulnerability CVE-2024-44277 is fixed by updating to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, tvOS 18.1, or visionOS 2.1.
CVE-2024-44277 affects devices running iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and visionOS versions prior to 18.1 or 2.1.
CVE-2024-44277 could allow an app to cause unexpected system termination or corruption of kernel memory.
As of now, there are no public reports of active exploitation of CVE-2024-44277, but it is advisable to update to mitigate risks.